Yoga Solutions: April 2013

It was real fun to travel in India with these wonderful friends.

Encouraged by the success of the last two Spiritual India Trips, I have decided to organize our third Spiritual India Trip from October 24th to November 6th this year. Following are just some details of this Trip.

While travelling in the most popular destinations in North India - Delhi, Agra, Rishikesh and Jaipur, we shall enjoy the local culture, architecture, food from different parts of India, sightseeing and fun activities like elephant/camel rides etc.

We shall explore Ashram living, Yoga, Ayurveda and spirituality etc. during our visits to Rishkesh/Haridwar/Delhi. Spread along the banks of the Ganges river and located at the foothills of Himalayas, the holy city of Rishikesh lays claim to the title of Yoga Capital of the World. Thronged with ashrams, temples, shrines, pilgrims and Sadhus (spiritual men), Rishikesh is marked by an atmosphere uniquely of its own. Rishikesh is also famous as the place where the Beatles wrote most of their White Album during their India visit.

The best thing about this trip is that we shall be in India at the time of Diwali (the festival of lights - Nov. 3rd), the most important festival in India.

Following is just a brief itinerary of this trip, including visit to Taj Mahal in Agra, Bahai Lotus Temple, Akshar Dham etc. in Delhi, Hawa Mahal, a great palace in Jaipur, Ashram-s and places of faith in Rishikesh. This plan is subject to minor changes.

October 24: Arrival Delhi: Any time after 12:00 p.m.: Rest, relax and enjoy Yoga/meditation

Fun time with Rajasthani turbans

October 25: Visit Bahai Lotus Temple and Akshar Dham in the afternoon + Yoga/Meditation

Akshar Dham is one of the 7 wonders of 21st century.

October 26 and 27 :Donation-based full-day Spiritual Retreat (tentatively 8 am to 5 pm with breaks for meals and rest etc.). Enjoy Yoga, meditation and talks on Healthy Living and Personal Transformation.
(There is no suggested donation. The best donation will be participating in Karma Yoga (service/help offering).
October 28: Visiting Qutub Minar, Himayun Tomb, India Gate, Rashtrapati Bhavan, Rajghat (Gandhi Samadhi) and other important places + Yoga if time permits

Happy to be in India

October 29: Visit Agra to see Taj Mahal by private luxury bus

October 30: Leave for Haridwar/Rishikesh by train
October 31: Visit to Vashistha Gufa (cave) up in the Himalayas

The beauty of Himalayas cannot be explained in words.

November 1: Aarati (worshiping of Ganges river with lamps) and other places in Rishikesh

November 2: Free time for Ayurvedic treatments + Leave for Jaipur by overnight train
(We shall be practicing Yoga most of the days during our stay in Rishikesh)
November 3: Visit to Palace of Winds and enjoy Diwali (festival of lights) decorations in Jaipur

November 4: Visit to Amber Palace and Bapu Bazar

Jaipur, the Pink City is one of the best tourist destinations.

November 5: Leave for Delhi by train
November 6: Visit to Dilli Hat (a big handcrafts bazar) and leave for airport

For registration details or questions, please contact me at yogasolutions@gmail.com
Hope you can join us.

Jogi

PS: Here are some more pictures from the last two India Trips.